<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position provides direct services to WEOP program participants in one or more of the following state or federal programs: State: Early Identification Program (EIP); Precollege Scholarship Program (PSP); State Talent Search Program (STS); and Talent Incentive Program (TIP). Federal: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP); Educational Talent Search (ETS) and Upward Bound (UB).</p> <p>The Education Specialist will provide direct services to program participants. The Education Specialist will assist economically disadvantaged, minority, and/or first-generation youth and adults in the pursuit of higher education and career preparation. These services may include the provision of some or all of the following services: academic, financial aid, and/or college/career advisement; presentations; organizing and chaperoning field trips to college campuses, worksites, and/or cultural enrichment centers; collaborating with local colleges, school staff, and community organizations to increase college and career access opportunities for students; and overseeing day-to-day operations of student tutoring/mentoring programs.</p> <p>The Education Specialist will be responsible for general program-related activities and will compile, organize, and disseminate relevant information to students, parents, school districts, state agencies, and community resources; develop a network of resources; and attend various related outside functions such as meetings, workshops, and conferences. This position requires student/participant case management, including but not limited to, monitoring, management, and compilation of records and data via several databases and MS Office.</p> <p>The Education Specialist may assist in grant writing and reporting and will collaborate with educational programs serving minority, first-generation, and/or economically disadvantaged student populations. Education Specialists will develop/conduct workshops and other presentations on college and career readiness. The position will require staying current on Federal and State legislation affecting WEOP programs. Finally, the Education Specialist will serve on advisory boards and collaborate with other educational programs that serve minority and disadvantaged youth and adults pursuing higher education.</p> <p>For more information, please view the complete position description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $28.00-$32.00 per hour (approximately $58,240 - $66,560 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 04. A one-year probationary period will be required for the permanent position.</p> <p>This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Remote Work: This position has the option to work 40% remote with a requirement that the employee is expected to have access to secure high speed internet. DPI employees are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. Advance approvals are required to have an out-of-state telework site. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.</p> <p>Special Notes: This full-time, year-round position provides in-person services to school communities in the Green Bay region, typically Tuesdays through Thursdays during the school year, with administrative days on Mondays and Fridays. This position includes occasional evening and weekend service delivery.</p> <p>Travel: In addition to the weekly service delivery in Green Bay school communities mentioned above, this position requires in-state travel approximately 2-3 times/year, with additional optional opportunities for out-of-state travel for professional development.</p> <p>Headquarters: The position is headquartered at 1270 Main Street in Green Bay, WI. Employees are required to report to the DPI Madison office (201 W. Washington Ave. in Madison, WI) on their first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to their headquarter location as operational needs require. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee's headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.)</p> <p>Pre-hire requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. A TB screen will be required prior to start.</p> <p>Legal authorization: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.</p> <p>A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:</p> <ul> <li>Working with students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., students in a large urban school, underrepresented students, ethnic/racial minority students, etc.) </li><li>Developing or presenting workshops/information sessions on education topics (e.g., time management skills, ACT preparation, college application process, etc.) </li><li>Managing a caseload </li></ul> <p>Please note that a college degree is not required for this position.</p> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:</p> <ul> <li>Recruiting students for programs </li><li>Writing a grant, managing and budget, or reporting on annual performance services delivery </li><li>Working with TRIO or GEAR UP programs </li><li>Counseling underrepresented or minority students/parents regarding the following topic(s): </li><li>College and career readiness </li><li>Financial aid processes </li><li>College application processes </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>For this position, please submit an updated resume and letter of qualifications. View our Application Tips page on the DPI website for additional guidance.</p> <p>If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.</p> <p>We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.</p> <p>Questions? Please contact the recruiter at:</p> <p>Maria Butters</p> <p>DPI Human Resources Specialist-Senior</p> <p>Email: Maria.Butters@dpi.wi.gov</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline for this announcement is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026.</p>